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Fireman's Hall

149 N. Second, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (City Center East)
1 215 923 1438
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Ranked #25 of 256 attractions in Philadelphia
Type: Historic Sites, History Museums, Religious Sites
Fee: No
Owner description: Stop by this small (and free!) museum on your walking tour of Philadelphia. Staffed by actual firemen, Firemans Hall exhibits artifacts, such as... more » Owner description: Stop by this small (and free!) museum on your walking tour of Philadelphia. Staffed by actual firemen, Firemans Hall exhibits artifacts, such as leather buckets and fire marks, once and sometimes still used to fight city fires. « less
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Hoboken, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW via mobile

It is rare to see a nice (and free) museum for firefighters, especially with so much real exhibits of equipment and engines. The museum, once was a real fire hall, is located conviently near Elfreth's Alley. Pay a visit there and get to know a special kind of history!

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Turnersville, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Some great history to be learned and told by guys who do the job! Thank you Brothers for making this experience possible

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Philadelphia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

If you go to Elfreth's Alley, go another 100 yards past it and go into the 2 story converted firehouse that is now a museum. See the antique equipment on the first floor and then go upstairs and look at the history of the fire department in Philadelphia

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

Love this place, they have no charge, only ask for a donation. Staff friendly and very knowledgeable, really cool items on display

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Princeton, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012

This is a great trip for the family , right next to all the historic sights in Philly. The museum contains relics of fire fighting. Old uniforms, tools, newspaper articles and interactive exhibits. The entrance is free, but I brought my wife a cool, Philadelphia fire dept. t-shirt, to help the cause. I did not that this was the first... More

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Panama City Beach FL
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2012 via mobile

Has lots of old fire equipment and fire house articles. Also has a stirring 911 exhibit. Would recommend.

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Narberth, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2012

The coolest firefighting oriented museum. Small, free, unbelievable collection of cool fire fighting memorabilia, antiques and significant items. Even the water pump from George Washington's first home as president (yes, it was in Philly). DON'T MISS this gem. Can be through it in an hour and it is inspiring.

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Cedar Springs, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2012

Hats off to those who made this happen. Very nice display and a great addition to all the history located in this area.

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Roanoke, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2012

This is a wonderful place everyone needs to walk the few blocks and see the history of this great cities Fire Department. Take a few hours and take a tour it is free and you will enjoy it. Kids will love the displays and the fire trucks. They are raising money to keep the doors open it is worth it... More

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Alexandria, VA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2012

This was such a wonderful find. I stumbled upon it on my run this morning and knew I needed to go back, and I'm so glad I did. I am fascinated by the different historical fire markers, and this museum answered a lot of questions for me regarding those. I also get a chill seeing how fire companies formerly operated--both... More

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